A complete guide for grandparents raising grandchildren — explore child-welfare programs, housing support, guardianship payments, tax perks and more.
Millions of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Learn about the challenges they face, their commitment, and the need for support.
Accessing Healthcare for Grandchildren and Yourself Ensuring access to healthcare is a primary concern for grandparents raising grandchildren. Several public health insurance programs can help cover the children, and it’s also important for caregivers to maintain their own health.
Over 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This is a growing trend driven by parental addiction, incarceration, mental health issues, neglect, and financial instability. This "grandfamily" phenomenon often leaves seniors managing financial, legal, and health challenges with little to no support.
Stepping in to raise your grandchildren can feel overwhelming—but you are not alone. Discover the support, resources, and connections available to grandparent caregivers.
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Older adults raising their grandchildren are part of a growing trend. These families are called grandfamilies or kinship families. According to recent data, about 4 million American caregivers care for a child or children under 18, and more than 2.7 million children are being raised full-time by grandparents or other older relatives.
Grandparents raising grandchildren tip 1: Acknowledge your feelings The prospect of raising grandchildren is bound to trigger a range of emotions. Positive emotions, like the love you feel for your grandchildren, the joy in seeing them learn and grow, and relief at giving them a stable environment, are easy to acknowledge.
Helping to care for grandchildren can slow cognitive decline in older adults, per new research.
“When grandparents tell stories about their own lives or teach cultural values, they give grandchildren an understanding of where they came from, which strengthens the family bonds and supports...
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No matter how much you love your grandchildren, taking them into your home is challenging. These tips will help you and your grandkids adjust.